Family Court SCRAM Program

SCRAM (Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring) is now available for use in all family court matters where a party has identified alcohol as a negative factor relating to child physical placement. It can be used as an assessment or monitoring tool for divorce and paternity cases, in both pre and post judgment matters. The protocol and brochure that follows attempts to answer many questions related to the use of SCRAM in a particular case. Keep in mind that the exact details of its use can be tailored to address the precise use or concern in each individual case.

Protocol for SCRAM use in Family/Paternity Cases

SCRAM may be used in pre and post judgment family court and paternity court matters.

The judge or family court commissioner may order the use of SCRAM upon a request from any of the following individuals of a case:

Parties to the action or their respective attorneys

Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)

Family Court Services social worker

Corporation Counsel

Any other party deemed appropriate by the court

Judge or family court commissioner

The court order shall address:

The duration of use

Number of days

Location and times, i.e. during placement only

Payment issues

Release of results

Case specific outcomes which may include:

Increased placement

Supervised or suspended placement

Referral for treatment

Any other remedy deemed appropriate by the court.

Any party or counsel may ask the assigned court offical to review the results as the facts may warrant.